Fellowes 38420 User manual

Brand: Fellowes

Model: 38420

Category: Paper shredders

Type: User manual

Quality Office Products Since 1917

POWERSHRED

425Ci/425i/485Ci/485i

Please read these instructions before use.

Do not discard: keep for future reference.

Will shred: Paper, 132 column continuous form, credit cards, CD/DVDs, staples, paper clips

and junk mail

Will not shred: Adhesive labels, transparencies, newspaper, cardboard, large paper clips,

laminates, file folders, X-rays or plastic other than noted above

Paper shred size:

Cross-Cut (425Ci, 485Ci) ......................................... 5/32 in. x 1-1/8 in. (3.9mm x 30mm)

Strip-Cut (425i, 485i) ...............................................................................1/4 in. (5.8mm)

Maximum:

Sheets per pass (Cross-cut)........................................................................................... 28*

Sheets per pass (Strip-cut) ........................................................................................... 38*

CDs/Cards per pass ....................................................................................................... 1*

Paper entry width (485Ci, 485i) ................................................................16 in. (407mm)

Paper entry width (425Ci, 425i) ................................................................12 in. (305mm)

*8.5”x11”, 20lb., (75g) paper at 120V, 60 Hz, 12Amps; heavier paper, humidity

or other than rated voltage may reduce capacity. Recommended daily usage rates: 10,000

sheets per day, 500 credit cards; 50 CDs.

Fellowes SafeSense

shredders are designed to be operated in office environments ranging between

50 – 80 degrees Fahrenheit (10 – 26 degrees Celsius) and 40 – 80% relative humidity.

C -4 8 5 C

ENGLISH

Models 425Ci/425i/485Ci/485i

• Keepawayfromchildrenandpets.Keephandsawayfrompaperentry.

Always set to off or unplug when not in use.

• Keepforeignobjects–gloves,jewelry,clothing,hair,etc.–awayfrom

shredder openings. If object enters top opening, switch to Reverse ( )

to back out object.

• Neveruseaerosolproducts,petroleumbasedlubricantsorother

flammable products on or near shredder. Do not use canned air

on shredder.

• Donotuseifdamagedordefective.Donotdisassembleshredder.

Do not place near or over heat source or water.

• Operation,maintenance,andservicerequirementsarecoveredinthe

instruction manual. Read the entire instruction manual before operating

shredders.

• ThisshredderhasaDisconnectPowerSwitch(G)thatmustbeintheON(I)

positiontooperateshredder.Incaseofemergency,moveswitchtoOFF(O)

position.Thisactionwillstopshredderimmediately.

• Avoidtouchingexposedcuttingbladesundershredderhead.

• UseonlydesignatedentryforCDs/cards.KeepfingersawayfromCDentry.

• Donotputforeignobjectsinpaperentry.

• Shreddermustbepluggedintoaproperlygroundedwalloutletorsocketofthe

voltageandamperagedesignatedonthelabel.Thegroundedoutletorsocket

mustbeinstalledneartheequipmentandeasilyaccessible.Energyconverters,

transformers, or extension cords should not be used with this product.

• FIREHAZARD–DoNOTshredgreetingcardswithsoundchipsorbatteries.

• Forindooruseonly.

• Unplugshredderbeforecleaningorservicing.

KEY

A. SafeSense

Technology

B. Paper entry

C. CD, credit card and

junk mail entry

D. Door

E. Casters

F. See safety instructions

G.Disconnectpowerswitch

H.Oilreservoir

425Ci and 485Ci only

I. Oildrainplug(inside)

425Ci and 485Ci only

J. Basket

K. Accessory tray

L. Control panel

1. Sheet capacity indicator

2. Low oil indicator (red)

425Ci and 485Ci only

3. Bin full (red)

4. SafeSense

(yellow)

5. Remove paper (red)

6. Door open (red)

7. Straight feed (red)

8. Auto button

9. Reverse

 10.ON/OFF

11. Forward

11.10.9.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS — Read Before Using!

CAPABILITIES

AUTO OIL™ OPERATION

AUT

C - 4 8 5 C

Press the auto and forward

buttons at the same time for

3 seconds to manually oil

shredder

Before using, fill oil reservoir

with 12 oz. (355 ml.) of

Fellowes shredder oil

Tomaintainshredder

performance, refill oil

reservoir with up to 12 oz.

(355 ml.) of shredder oil

(Fellowes #35250)

Low oil indicator will

signal when your

reservoir needs refilling

Oncerefilled,automatic

oiling will resume

SET-UP AND TESTING REFILLING OIL

AUT

C - 4 8 5 C

Lubricates the cutters automatically to enhance performance and extend shredder life

(Auto oil system is only included on cross-cut models - 425Ci and 485Ci.)

AUT

C-485C

AUTO

Eliminatespaperjamsandpowersthroughtoughjobs.

JAM PROOF SYSTEM OPERATION*

*100% Jam Proof when used in accordance with user manual

STRAIGHT FEED

AdvancedJamPrevention-Electronically

measures paper thickness to prevent paper jams:

Remove several sheets until

indicator is below red.

Continue 100% Jam

Proof Shredding

If a misfeed

occurs:

If illuminates after paper has been

reversed, press reverse and remove paper.

Otherwise,regularshreddingwillresume.

1 2 3

UptoRED:Toomany

sheets have been inserted.

UptoGREEN:Moresheets

can be added.

UptoYELLOW:Productivity

is optimized.

All indicators light up and

shredder pauses for 3-6 seconds

Waitforflashingtostopafterautomaticcorrection

is complete. Regular shredding will resume.

If Straight Feed indicator

illuminates, remove paper and

feed straight into shredder.

BASIC SHREDDING OPERATION

Press()ON/OFF

to activate (blue)

Feed paper into paper

entry and release

Plug in and put

disconnect power

switchinON(I)position

Feed CD, credit card

or junk mail into

designated entry

and release

SettoOff( ) or

shredder will automatically

go into sleep mode after 2

minutes of inactivity

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C-485Ci

ADVANCED PRODUCT FEATURES

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Auto Oil

Lubricates the cutters

automatically to

enhance performance

and extend shredder life.

Patented SafeSense

Technology

Automatically stops

when hands touch the

paper opening.

Jam Proof System

Eliminatespaperjams

and powers through

tough jobs.

Energy Saving System

Reduces energy

consumption by

up to 70%.*

*Compared to conventional shredders

during normal usage.

SafeSense

is active and

working properly

SAFESENSE

TECHNOLOGY OPERATION

SLEEP MODE OPERATION

Automatically stops when hands touch the paper opening.

Energysavingfeatureshutsdowntheshredderafter

2 minutes of inactivity

Touchtestareaand

look for the SafeSense

indicator to illuminate

Turntheshredderonto

activate SafeSense

SET-UP AND TESTING

UTO

C-485Ci

UTO

C-485Ci

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WHEN IN SLEEP MODE

In sleep mode

Togetoutofsleepmode

touch control panel

insert paper

CLEANING AUTO-START INFRARED SENSORS

PRODUCT MAINTENANCE

Paper detection sensors are designed for maintenance free operation. However, on rare occasions, the sensors may become blocked by paper dust causing the motor to run

even if there is no paper present. (Note:twopaperdetectionsensorsarelocatedinthecenterofthepaperentry.)

TO CLEAN THE SENSORS

Turnoffandunplug

shredder

Lift CD flap Locate Auto-start

infrared sensor

Dip cotton swab in

rubbing alcohol

Usingcottonswab,wipe

away any contamination

from the paper sensors

C-485C

AUT

C-485C

REFILLING THE OIL

Low oil indicator will

signal when your reservoir

needs refilling

Tomaintainshredder

performance, refill oil

reservoir with up to

oz. (355 ml.)

of shredder

oil (Fellowes 35250)

Oncerefilled,automatic

oiling will resume

• Allcross-cutshreddersrequireoilforpeakperformance.Ifnotoiled,amachinemayexperiencediminishedsheetcapacity,intrusivenoisewhenshreddingand

  couldultimatelystoprunning.WerecommendthatyourefilltheAutoOil

reservoir as instructed for optimum performance.

 • Ifshippingshredder,oilmustbedrained.Opencabinetdoorandremovebaskettoaccessoildrainplug.Placesuitablecontainerunderdrain,

remove plug and let oil drain out. Replace plug.

AUTO OIL

Automatically oils the cutters to enhance performance and extend shredder life.

(Auto oil system is only included on cross-cut models - 425Ci and 485Ci)

AUT

C-485C

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Models 425Ci/425i/485Ci/485i

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ADVANCED PRODUCT FEATURES

PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE & ACCESSORIES

LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY

Limited Warranty:  Fellowes, Inc. (“Fellowes”) warrants the parts of the machine to be free of

defects in material and workmanship and provides service and support for 2 years from the date of

purchase by the original consumer. Fellowes warrants the cutting blades of the machine to be free

from defects in material and workmanship for the lifetime of the shredder. If any part is found to be

defective during the warranty period, your sole and exclusive remedy will be repair or replacement,

atFellowes’optionandexpense,ofthedefectivepart.Thiswarrantydoesnotapplyincasesofabuse,

mishandling, failure to comply with product usage standards, shredder operation using an improper

power supply (other than listed on the label), or unauthorized repair. Fellowes reserves the right to

charge the consumers for any additional costs incurred by Fellowes to provide parts or services outside

ofthecountrywheretheshredderisinitiallysoldbyanauthorizedreseller.ANYIMPLIEDWARRANTY,

INCLUDINGTHATOFMERCHANTABILITYORFITNESSFORAPARTICULARPURPOSE,ISHEREBYLIMITED

INDURATIONTOTHEAPPROPRIATEWARRANTYPERIODSETFORTHABOVE.InnoeventshallFellowes

beliableforanyconsequentialorincidentaldamagesattributabletothisproduct.Thiswarrantygives

youspecificlegalrights.Theduration,terms,andconditionsofthiswarrantyarevalidworldwide,

exceptwheredifferentlimitations,restrictions,orconditionsmayberequiredbylocallaw.Formore

details or to obtain service under this warranty, please contact us or your dealer.

Should you choose to

disable the system, press

and hold the auto and

reverse ( ) buttons at

the same time

DISABLING THE FEATURE

Oncedisabled,the

blue Auto light is

no longer illuminated

(Tore-engage,

repeat step 1)

Shredding can continue

with the system disabled;

however, a paper jam

may occur with too many

sheets and Remove Paper

icon

( )

will illuminate

If jam occurs, press and

hold forward ( )

button until the document

is completely through the

shredder

If not cleared, press

reverse ( ) briefly

(repeat steps 4 and 5

until shredded)

If steps 4 and 5 do

not clear jam, reverse

paper all the way out,

remove several sheets

and refeed

AUTO

UTO

C-485Ci

4 45

UTO

C-485Ci

TROUBLESHOOTING

Eliminatespaperjamsandpowersthroughtoughjobs.

JAM PROOF SYSTEM*

*100% Jam Proof when used in accordance with user manual

UTO

C -4 8 5 C i

AUTO

StraightFeedIndicator:Whenilluminated,removepaperandfeedstraightintopaperentry.

LowOilIndictor:Whenilluminated,theshredderisoutofoilandneedstoberefilled.SeetheProductMaintenancesectionforrefillinstructions.

Foroptimumperformance,useFellowesoil(35250).*AutoOil™isonlyfeaturedoncrosscutmodels–425Ciand485Ci.

BinFullIndicator:Whenilluminated,theshredderwastebinisfullandneedstobeemptied.UseFelloweswastebag3605801.

DoorOpenIndicator:Theshredderwillnotrunifthecabinetdoorisopen.Whenilluminated,closethedoortoresumeshredding.

RemovePaperIndicator:Whenilluminated,pressreverse()andremovepaper.Reducepaperquantitytoanacceptableamountandreefedintopaperentry.

SafeSense

Indicator: If hands are too close to the paper entry, the SafeSense

indicator will illuminate and the shredder will stop shredding. If SafeSense

is active for 3 seconds, the shredder will automatically turn off and the user must press the power button on the control panel to resume shredding.